Navigating Early Career
Gain insights for your early medical career with four modules covering transitions, job searches, imposter syndrome, and career adjustments.
What were the expectations set when you started in your positions?
What was it like staying on as an attending after fellowship at the same program?
Was there a culture shock arriving at a community hospital?
Have you had any toxic subcultures you've had to overcome, and how does mentorship help avoid those toxic subcultures?
Have you found any unexpected mentors or did they come from training?
Any tactics or stories about navigating life when you're finishing up training and being an early attending?
Any advice you can offer on dealing with the business side of medicine?
CME/CE Reflection: Module I
When did you start looking for a job, what time of year was it, and how did you expect the job market to look?
How important is word-of-mouth in finding job opportunities?
How do you consider factors such as cost of living, availability of procedures, and support systems?
What factors ultimately influenced you to stay despite initially considering moving during their job search?
What are the implications of the size of the group and working for private equity groups?
Have you ever come across red flags during your own job search?
How does gaining experience in the inpatient setting contribute to a physician's readiness for the OBL space?
How can mentors help in evaluating job offers?
CME/CE Reflection: Module II
Why is addressing imposter syndrome important for the residents?
What is imposter syndrome and how does the competitive nature of medical education contribute to it?
Why is it important to identify and understand imposter syndrome?
What factors contribute to imposter syndrome in the medical field?
Why is getting an external perspective and asking for help crucial in overcoming imposter syndrome?
What is peer learning?
What is the Peter principle and how does it contribute to imposter syndrome?
CME/CE Reflection: Module III
When did you realize that your first job wouldn’t be your forever job?
What kind of factors can result in you changing the plans you’ve made?
How do non-compete agreements in partnership track contracts impact career mobility?
Were call responsibilities something you were prepared for from training?
What were the major factors that compelled you to leave your previous job?
How can someone identify the source of their frustration in their current job and take steps to find a more fulfilling position?
How has effective networking contributed to your job opportunities and professional growth?
How did you navigate limited job opportunities during a recession and ultimately find a job that satisfied your need for autonomy?
Why is it important to give yourself a few months to adjust to a new job before deciding it isn’t the job for you?
How can job seekers navigate a tight market, maximize skill development, and find the right job?
CME/CE Reflection: Module IV